Textbook:
No textbook will be issued, however, we will utilize
a class set of textbooks for reference.Course
Description: Students
will use a curriculum designed to help young people develop the ability to make
informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a society
which is culturally diverse, democratic, and globally interdependent. Students
will demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of social studies and learn to
apply the skills necessary for processing information.Students will demonstrate an awareness of and
respect for cultural diversity and democratic principles. Finally, students
will actively participate in civic processes and evaluate the nature of a
global community. The
course will utilize the five themes of geography (location, human environment,
interaction, movement, and regions) to explore select areas of the world.
Emphasis is placed on historical context, economics, and the interactions/
relationships these areas have with the United States. The
Legacy community classrooms are designed to specifically meet the needs of each
and all students. Activities may differ in scope, sequence, and pace. There are
also increased opportunities for the use of higher level thinking skills, such
as: analysis, interpretation, and evaluation.Course
Outline: 1st SemesterMiddle EastAsia (South Asia)

2nd
SemesterAsia (East Asia) AfricaPersonal Finance

Gradingand Grading Scale
(FCBOE): Grades are determined as follows:Summative:
80%A= 100-90Formative:
20%B=89-80 C=
79- 70 F= 69 and below*By state rule, any
grade below 70 is failing.Homework: Brief written homework
assignments are to be expected. However, it may not be on a regular basis, as
students will be engaged in short-term and long-term projects. Student work
will be graded based on completion and accuracy of the assignment. Students are
expected to have their assignments the day they are due. In addition, student
work must be legible and properly identified by assignment. Missing, incomplete
or late assignments will be penalized. In addition to regular written
assignments, students will need to study for upcoming tests and quizzes.

Special
Projects: There
will be several major and minor projects per semester. Each geographic region
of study will culminate in a variety of projects designed to engage the student
in analysis of information, interpretation and evaluation of data. The contents
and scope of projects are at the discretion of the individual teacher. At
times, projects may represent the assessment for a unit of study replacing a
“traditional” unit test.

Provisions for Improving Grades: Opportunities
designed to allow students to recover from a low or failing cumulative grade
will be allowed when all work required to date has been completed and the
student has demonstrated a legitimate effort to meet all course requirements.
Teachers will determine when and how students with extenuating circumstances
may improve their grades. Recovery work must be student initiated.

Extra
Assistance:
12-hour notice must be given to teacher for any scheduled help session.
Students must get a pass from the teacher on the day before the study session
in order to come down the hall for a morning session.

Teacher/Parent
Communication:
Parents may contact the teacher at school by calling or e-mail. Messages are
returned within 24 hours. In addition, face-to-face conferences may be
requested to discuss a student’s progress or behavior. ItsLearning and Infinite
Campus can be used for communication between parent and teacher as well.

Absence
Make-up Policy:
Upon returning to school following an absence, it is the student’s responsibility
to utilize ItsLearning to make-up
work. The student must complete make-up work within 5 daysunless other arrangements are mutually agreed
upon. Classroom
Management:
Students are expected to act responsibly and respectfully at all times
according to standards set forth in the Liberty Expectations. I expect
my students to come to class prepared and ready to begin class at the bell.
Each student is to use proper etiquette in listening to his/her teacher and
fellow classmates. Consequences will follow the community level discipline
cycle in accordance to the policies and procedures established by the Forsyth
County Public School System.